The Emirates Lounge
★4.4(14 reviews)CMB · After security
Emirates' own lounge at Colombo — leather armchairs and an outdoor terrace for premium passengers.
The Emirates Lounge is Emirates' own lounge at Colombo's Bandaranaike International Airport, airside after security. It's a sizeable space at 5,778 square feet, able to seat up to 118 guests, and it serves Emirates First and Business Class passengers and eligible Skywards members. Its signature features are leather armchairs and an outdoor terrace — a rare open-air touch among Colombo's lounges. Food and drink are complimentary, with a hot and cold buffet and a full bar alongside soft drinks. If you're flying Emirates in a premium cabin out of Colombo, this is the most direct lounge to use; otherwise access depends on holding eligible Skywards status.
Crowding · moderate
A comfortable place to deal with email before a flight, with Wi-Fi and plenty of armchair seating, though it's geared more towards relaxing and dining than dedicated work.
A complimentary hot and cold buffet backed by a full bar and soft drinks. A generous Emirates spread, suited to a proper meal or a drink before a flight, with the outdoor terrace a pleasant spot to enjoy it.
Dietary: Vegetarian options
After security, follow the signage to the Emirates Lounge.
- 01Clear passport control and security
- 02Follow the lounge signage
- 03Arrive at the Emirates Lounge
- 04Present your Emirates boarding pass or Skywards card
Landmarks: After security area
ℹ Bandaranaike (CMB)
EmiratesIncluded: Complimentary cold buffet · Complimentary hot buffet · Complimentary soft drinks · Complimentary full bar
Emirates Membership
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This lounge is for Emirates First and Business Class passengers and eligible Skywards members.
The outdoor terrace is a rare feature at Colombo — worth a few minutes if the weather's good.
It's airside, so clear passport control and security first.
The buffet and bar are complimentary for eligible passengers.
If you're not flying Emirates, look at the alliance, contract or pay-in lounges instead.
Quick answers.
Emirates First and Business Class passengers and eligible Skywards members. Present your Emirates boarding pass or Skywards card.
Yes — the lounge has an outdoor terrace, a rare feature among Colombo's lounges, alongside leather armchairs indoors.
Yes — a complimentary hot and cold buffet and a full bar with soft drinks are included for eligible passengers.
